NIKE, Inc. Unveils Its Most Advanced, Most Sustainable Distribution Center
May 26 2016 - 10:16AM
Business Wire
Innovative Facility in Belgium Will Serve
Consumers Faster, Through a More Responsive, Agile Supply
Chain
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled the latest expansion of its
European Logistics Campus in Belgium, to accelerate the company’s
drive toward the supply chain of the future.
The expansion will make Nike’s European operations more
efficient, more responsive and more sustainable, enabling growth by
serving consumers across Nike.com, Nike retail and wholesale
partners in 38 countries, all from a single inventory location.
“Globally, we ship more than one billion units of
footwear, apparel and equipment every year, which demands an agile,
innovative and sustainable supply chain,” said Eric Sprunk, Chief
Operating Officer, NIKE, Inc. “The expansion of our European
Logistics Campus demonstrates our commitment to bring the full
range of Nike products to consumers more quickly, where and when
they want it – whether it’s one pair of Flyknit shoes or a
10,000-item order for a retailer.”
This latest investment in a state-of-the-art centralized
distribution network in the center of Europe, which employs more
than 3,000 people, allows Nike to serve a vast network of retailers
and consumers not just on the continent, but across the world.
“Our facilities in Belgium are a pinnacle example of how
sustainable innovation is embedded into Nike’s growth strategy,
which enables us to maximize our performance while minimizing our
footprint,” said Bert Stevens, Vice President of Supply Chain
Operations, Nike Europe. “The success of this expansion is a result
of excellent teamwork, with great cooperation from local and
national governments, and support from many partners and the local
community.”
Sustainable innovation influenced all aspects of the facility,
from the drawing board through to final construction, emphasizing
Nike’s vision for a low-carbon, closed-loop future as part of the
company’s growth strategy.
Key features of this new facility include:
- The European Logistics Campus uses 100%
renewable energy, and sources energy from five locally
generated sources: wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and
biomass. Six wind turbines on-site produce enough electricity to
power 5,000 households, and the on-site solar panels cover the size
of three soccer fields.
- The facility is fed by an
infrastructure of canals, railways and highways. 99% of inbound
containers reach the local container park, by water, not road,
saving 14,000 truck journeys a year.
- Moving away from a traditional
structure that requires more steel and concrete, the warehouse is a
rack-supported building, reducing waste and material used, thereby
minimizing its footprint.
- More than 95% of waste generated
on-site is recycled. Pathways used by employees around the facility
are made from recycled footwear material.
- Natural light provided by many windows,
a unique daylight capture system and smart, automated LED lighting
help to reduce electricity costs, reduce environmental impact and
provide a more productive workplace.
- The facility was carefully designed to
expand while supporting biodiversity. For example, sheep will help
naturally maintain the landscaping, and on-site beehives will
contribute to biodiversity through the pollination of flowers
around the facility and in the local area.
About Nike, Inc.
NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear,
apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and
fitness activities. Wholly owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brands
include Converse, which designs, distributes and licenses casual
sneakers, apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which designs and
distributes a line of action sports and youth lifestyle apparel and
accessories. For more information visit http://news.nike.com/ and
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